Scrapping of Hips may cost thousands of jobs
Bristol Evening Post
She said: "There are a lot of people who trained as a home inspector who have had no work and were waiting for the Government to fulfil what they promised. ...

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Quick takes on the Rochester-area home and garden scene
RocNow
Before agreeing to an expensive repair, hire an independent home inspector or a profes-sional chimney sweep to do an evaluation. ...

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These were not typical home burglaries. What Chicago police say thieves took from inside two homes has officials worried -- and doing an all out search over the city. CBS 2's Pamela Jones reports.

How was your Friday night commute? Chances are, there were more than a few moments when you wanted to scream at your fellow drivers. Once again, CBS2's Mike Parker is listening to folks who reached out to WBBM-TV via Facebook with their pet peeves.

The last five days have begun and ended the same way for one Chicago father whose son disappeared after falling into the North Branch of the Chicago River last weekend. CBS 2's Kristyn Hartman has Willy Castillo's story.

Lieutenant governor candidate Jason Plummer defended withholding his income tax returns from voters, saying Friday that releasing them would put his family business at a competitive disadvantage.

The state is moving forward with a plan to sell a northwestern Illinois prison to the federal government, though Gov. Pat Quinn said Friday it was "less likely" that Guantanamo Bay detainees would be housed there.

Fellow officers in the Englewood District are sharing their memories of their fallen friend and colleague.

Mayor Richard M. Daley and CTA officials announced Friday that all of the agency's train stations would have surveillance cameras installed by the end of the month. And overall, the CTA plans to have nearly 3,000 cameras installed by the end of the year.

Lawmakers will return to Springfield next week to try to pass a budget, but Gov. Pat Quinn refused to say Friday whether he would sign a spending plan that delayed making the state's pension contributions.

Plans in Illinois to create a statewide system that would track student progress got a boost Friday when the state received an $11.9 million federal stimulus grant to help fund the project.

The ABCs of window performance
London Free Press
Rob Parker, a Registered Home Inspector with the Ontario Association of Home Inspectors and Certified Home Inspector with the American Society of Home ...

The recalled lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

The sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood that can pose a strangulation hazard to children.

The weather is supposed to be gorgeous this weekend! It's a great opportunity to tour some excellent Chicago real estate. We're hosting open houses in several areas around the city, including Lincoln Park, Lakeview and South Shore. If you're in the neighborhood, stop by!

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Court case against man accused of killing Kent State student goes to jury
Plain Dealer (blog)
"Before you buy a house, it's usually a good idea to get a home inspector," he said. "But say the home inspector arrives and stumbles up to the house, ...
Murder suspect awaits verdictAkron Beacon Journal

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How to hire a home inspector
CTV.ca
Bruce Hunter is a veteran home inspector often called in to find what other inspectors may have missed. He has some words of advice for anyone looking for a ...

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has approved a new federal safety standard for infant bath seats. The federal standard for infant bath seats is the first mandatory standard issued by CPSC as required under the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) for a range of infant and toddler durable products.

The lid of the trunk can drop suddenly when released, posing a strangulation hazard to small children opening or reaching into the trunks.

The coffee maker can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers.